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Hercules Reposing: M.1-1816

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Titles

Hercules Reposing

Maker(s)

Rysbrack, John Michael (Attributed to)

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Description

White marble carved in the round. Nude reclining figure of Hercules. His head is turned onto his left shoulder. His left hand holds the tail of the lion skin on which he lies, with the lion's mask over his right forearm. In his right hand he holds a club, which rests against his right shoulder.

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Founder's Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1725 CE - Circa 1765 CE

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Components of the work

Figure Height 38.1 cm Length 69.2 cm
Base Height 8 cm Length 78.7 cm

Materials used in production

White marble

Techniques used in production

Carving : White marble, carved in the round

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.1-1816
Primary reference Number: 30849
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_1_1816

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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